Suggested Level of Knowlege: Detailed

LOs

BT_GS 1.8 Describe absorption and factors that will influence it with reference to clinically utilised sites of administration

BT_PM 1.15 Discuss the pharmacokinetic and clinical implications of different routes of administration for commonly used opioids, including the oral, transdermal, subcutaneous, intramuscular and intravenous routes

Past SAQs

2002.2 Briefly describe the factors affecting the uptake of orally administered medicines.

Absorption